What is the Encapsulation Process?

Foundation Recovery Systems can offer your Lee’s Summit crawl space the most thorough waterproofing repair solutions available: the encapsulation process. It is made up of four key components, all of which tackle different moisture issues that will threaten to infiltrate this space. The interior drainage system and sump pump will collect any moisture that tries to flood your crawl space and redirect it away from your home. The many important systems inside your crawl space cannot be wet whatsoever, so exposing them to constant floods can quickly become a problem. Next, our experts will install a vapor barrier around the entire crawl space. This thick barrier will block out any moisture, mold, and mildew from this space, as well as make it more difficult for pests to get inside.

You also may notice that your crawl space may have open vents lying all around its perimeter. Contractors once believed that leaving open vents around the crawl space would circulate dry air inside and prevent moisture issues. Unfortunately, the opposite turned out to be true in that open vents only invited even more moisture issues, mold or mildew problems, and pest infestations to your home. Sealing off the crawl space completely after installing any repairs you might need is your best bet. Foundation Recovery Systems’ vent covers can seal off any open vents to prevent any moisture damage or other issues from infiltrating the crawl space.

Before we seal away the crawl space, however, we will install a dehumidifier inside the crawl space. Should any humidity somehow manage to get inside, the dehumidifier will easily filter it back out again. The air in your crawl space should be fresher and drier with this machine installed. Because your HVAC system may also be installed in the crawl space, the air around your home will feel cleaner, too.